#southchinaseadispute #westphilippinesea #hague #unclos #unitednationsgeneralassembly #unitednations Part 1: https://youtu.be/dnyKOC8Db6I Part 2: https://youtu.be/mrGA36f6_hs In marking the seventh anniversary of the South China Sea ruling on July 12, the United States, Japan, and India urged China to follow international law and stop harassing vessels of claimant states operating in their exclusive economic zones. An arbitral tribunal constituted under the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention rejected China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, including areas determined by the tribunal to be part of the Philippines’ EEZ and continental shelf and resources. Under the terms of the Convention, this ruling is final and legally binding on the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China, according to the statement of US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller, declared on the anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral ruling. The PHILIPPINE senate has called on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to seek the help of the United Nations in putting a stop to Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the South China Sea. Senate Resolution 659 was filed urging the Philippine government to sponsor a resolution before the UN General Assembly asking China to stop harassing the Philippine Coast Guard in the disputed water. As far back as 2016, through the landmark ruling, it has been established that there was no legal basis for China to claim historic rights over the Philippines' exclusive economic zones. It has also been proven that China breached its obligations under international law when it violated The Philippines' sovereign rights over its continental shelf and EEZ. The US reaffirmed its July 13, 2020 policy regarding maritime claims in the South China Sea. As they urge Beijing to comport its maritime claims with international law as reflected in the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention. Cease its routine harassment of claimant state vessels lawfully operating in their respective exclusive economic zones. Halt its disruption to states’ sovereign rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage natural resources and end its interference with the freedoms of navigation and overflight of states lawfully operating in the region. With the increase in Chinese coercion and dangerous operations in the South China Sea, the US underscored it is deeply committed to alliance obligations with the Philippines. The Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the US and the Philippines, signed in 1951, remains the bedrock of cooperation, repeatedly giving assurance that the treaty applies to armed attacks on either of the two countries armed forces or public vessels and aircraft anywhere in the South China Sea. The United States will continue working with the Philippines and Allied partners to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific, one that is at peace and grounded in respect for international law. In observance of the seventh anniversary of the ruling, Japan also reiterated that the Award is final and legally binding on the Philippines and China, the parties to this case, and both are required to comply with the award. The minister said Japan highly appreciates the Philippine government for having consistently complied with the award and shown its commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes in the South China Sea. Japan renewed its objection to maritime claims in the South China Sea that are inconsistent with Unclos and remains seriously concerned about the current situation.” While India revised its position on the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration last week in a meeting between Indian and Filipino diplomats that supports Manila’s territorial claims over China. The revised stance on the arbitration, which now affirmed the Philippines’ position and countered China’s South China Sea claims, including the Nine-Dash Line, and favored the Philippines in a territorial dispute, comes as India increases security engagement with countries in Southeast Asia. Supporting the 2016 arbitral tribunal decision enables India to take a principled position in support of international law without aligning with any of the great powers, while still supporting its own national security interests. China does not recognize the ruling despite the Philippines winning the arbitration in an international court. The 2016 arbitration, described by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as null and void and has no binding force, has led to no changes in China’s stance and expansion throughout the SCS. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCwi7OhBOCvHDKHUS3m_1Q/join
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